Since our founding more than 20 years ago, Vermilion has been guided by our core values of Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility. We believe that producing energy for the many people and businesses that rely upon it to meet their daily needs and sustain their quality of life is both a great privilege and a great responsibility.

Vermilion has achieved a consistent record of market out-performance over our more than 20-year history. Our self-funded, growth-and-income model seeks to create value for our shareholders while minimizing risk. Since introducing our dividend in 2003, we have increased it four times and we have never reduced it.

Vermilion’s operations are focused in three core areas, North America, Europe and Australia. Our global exposure provides us with stronger and more stable pricing, project investment diversification and a greater selection of business development opportunities

There is value beyond ourselves in the communities where we operate. We care enough to look for it. As a responsible energy producer, we are committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work.

At Vermilion, our people deliver excellence daily, around the world. Supported by a strong leadership team, our staff drive a high performing, engaged, collaborative and community-minded culture that is the single most important factor in our success. We have a clear and proven vision for long-term growth. Be a part of it.

Since our founding more than 20 years ago, Vermilion has been guided by our core values of Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility. We believe that producing energy for the many people and businesses that rely upon it to meet their daily needs and sustain their quality of life is both a great privilege and a great responsibility.

Vermilion has achieved a consistent record of market out-performance over our more than 20-year history. Our self-funded, growth-and-income model seeks to create value for our shareholders while minimizing risk. Since introducing our dividend in 2003, we have increased it four times and we have never reduced it.

Vermilion’s operations are focused in three core areas, North America, Europe and Australia. Our global exposure provides us with stronger and more stable pricing, project investment diversification and a greater selection of business development opportunities

There is value beyond ourselves in the communities where we operate. We care enough to look for it. As a responsible energy producer, we are committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work.

At Vermilion, our people deliver excellence daily, around the world. Supported by a strong leadership team, our staff drive a high performing, engaged, collaborative and community-minded culture that is the single most important factor in our success. We have a clear and proven vision for long-term growth. Be a part of it.

CALGARY, April 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion") (VET
- TSX) is pleased to announce a cash dividend of $0.19 CDN per share
payable on May 15, 2012 to all shareholders of record on April 30,
2012. The ex-dividend date for this payment is April 26, 2012. This
dividend is an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act
(Canada).

Vermilion is an oil-leveraged producer that adheres to a value creation
strategy through the execution of full cycle exploration and production
programs focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and
optimization of producing properties in Western Canada, Western Europe
and Australia. Vermilion is targeting annual growth in production
through the exploitation of conventional resource plays in Western
Canada, including Cardium light oil and liquids rich natural gas, the
exploration and development of high impact natural gas opportunities in
the Netherlands and through drilling and workover programs in France
and Australia. Vermilion also holds an 18.5% working interest in the
Corrib gas field in Ireland. In addition, Vermilion currently pays a
monthly dividend of Canadian $0.19 per month per share. Management and
directors of Vermilion hold approximately 8% of the outstanding shares
and are dedicated to consistently delivering superior rewards for all
its stakeholders. Vermilion trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under
the symbol VET and over-the-counter in the United States under the
symbol VEMTF.